Types of Financial Aid: Other Student Assistance

Veteran’s Benefits
The Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program of the Veteran’s Administration may pay registration fees for dependents of a veteran who died or became disabled as a result of service in the military. For more information on this program, visit their Web site at http://www.gibillexpress.com.

Cal-Vet Educational Assistance
This program may pay fees and a monthly amount for dependent students of parents who qualify. Contact the Veteran’s Administration. For further information regarding the Cal-Vet Educational Assistance program, please visit their Web site at www.cdva.ca.gov/service/feewaiver.asp.

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
To be considered for Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) grant and loan money, you must be a need-eligible graduate or undergraduate student whose family holds an enrollment membership from a tribe eligible for services from the Department of Education. You must be working towards a degree. To apply, mail your FAFSA to the Federal Processor and contact the BIA office representing members of your tribe for a BIA grant application. The BIA is responsible for reviewing and awarding all BIA grants.
 

Please remember that all fee waivers must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office at least two weeks before the student starts class each semester.